COVID-19 therapeutic treatment making positive impact in fight with virus
MINOT, N.D. – Monday, we told you about a COVID-19 antibody treatment offered by Trinity Health. Your News Leader spoke with an infectious disease doctor Tuesday on the role this therapy plays in fighting the pandemic. With the state’s successful vaccination admiration now paired with new…
Rapid testing begins for Minot Public School staff
MINOT ,N.D. – First District Health Unit along with the North Dakota National Guard began rapid testing Minot Public School staff Monday. Workers conducted the tests at the Minot State Dome from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The district offered the option to all MPS…
Minot residents could see a possible increase in taxes
MINOT, N.D. – People in Minot could see a possible increase in property taxes next year. The Minot Park Board approved a preliminary budget for next year. The budget is projected to see a 2% increase from last year, coming in at $14.3 million. The…
Spend The Weekend At The Dakota Zoo, A Fun-Filled Riverside Zoo In North Dakota
N.D. – Wintertime can sometimes make you feel holed up at home, especially in North Dakota. All the seasonal things are closed, and if you’re not into ice fishing or snowmobiling, it may seem like there’s not a whole lot to do outside. And now,…
Minot man brings passion for music and creativity together through handmade guitars
MINOT, N.D. – Tim Ludwig always had an interest in cigar-box guitars and found himself shopping for a new instrument a few years ago. “I went online and found a site that showed how to make them and it didn’t look too hard so I…
Minot State continues to offer COVID-19 testing to the community
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University is increasing testing after seeing a peak in interest from the community. The University has partnered with the First District Health Unit to offer testing for not only students but folks in the community as well. Even though case…
Minot minigolf course hosts monthly events, adapts to pandemic
MINOT, N.D. – It’s likely that every business large or small, has felt the impact of COVID-19. And the owner of one Minot miniature golf course says staff took extra steps once the pandemic began to ensure state and CDC guidelines. Some of the precautions…
Need for convalescent plasma donations amid COVID-19 pandemic
MINOT, N.D. – Those who have had COVID-19 have antibodies in their blood that could help current patients who are fighting the disease. This is where convalescent plasma comes in. North Dakota, as a whole, has seen spikes in COVID-19 cases this month. While these positive cases…
